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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,344 and 13,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,344 and 13,264 is: 27,732.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344 : 13,264 = 13,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344/13,264 = 13,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344x = 13,264 × 13,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344x = 175,933,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,933,696/6,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,732.30

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